100 West Norton Avenue • Eustis, Florida 32726 • (352) 357-6585

Tent Fire Safety Requirements (Cont.)

Means of Egress

1. Number of Means of Egress (Exits) shall not be less than two with a minimum with of 6 feet for each exit.
2. Means of Egress (Exits) shall be marked with exit signage.
3. Illumination of Means of Egress - Means of Egress, other than for private party tents not exceeding 1200 square feet shall be illuminated.
4. Emergency Lighting - Emergency lighting shall be provided. Private party tents not exceeding 1200 square feet shall not be required to have emergency lighting.

Electrical Service

1. Building department permit and inspection required for the erection of temporary power poles.
2. Building department permit and inspection required if new wiring is run from an existing electrical service. (Extension Cords are exempt)
3. Building department permit and inspection required when using generator(s) having a 5kW rating or greater to provide power to the tent.

Fired Heaters

1. The authority having jurisdiction shall approve fuel-fired heaters and their installation.
2. Containers for liquefied petroleum gases shall be installed not less than 5-ft (1.5 m) from any tent and shall be in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.
3. Tanks shall be secured in the upright position and protected from vehicular traffic.

Electric Heaters

1. Heaters used inside a tent shall be UL approved and listed for such a purpose.
2. Heaters shall be connected to electricity by electric cable that is suitable for outside use and is of sufficient size to handle the electrical load.